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New Red-M Wireless Intrusion Detection Probe Sets Standard Red-Alert is the First Wireless Probe to Detect Both 802.11b WLAN And Bluetooth McLEAN, Va., July 21 - Red-M, a developer of hardware and software tools for secure wireless control, today introduced Red-Alert, the first wireless probe to detect the presence of both 802.11b WLAN and Bluetooth. Red-Alert prevents unauthorized users from penetrating network boundaries and gaining access to private data via wireless devices such as PCs, PDAs or cell phones. "The central issue for all networks is control, and it's the foundation of all our products," said Karl W. Feilder, CEO of Red-M. "Enterprises need help controlling every aspect of their networks as wireless technology distributes data much more widely than it's ever been distributed before. You can't take advantage of the freedom and ROI wireless technology offers until you take responsibility for controlling that freedom." Low network security in wireless networks remains a barrier that must be removed in order to realize the enormous benefits of wireless technology. Detecting intrusion is just the first step. "By monitoring airspace and issuing real-time wireless intrusion alerts, Red-Alert enables enterprises to actually see what is going on in the airspace around their networks and makes it safe for enterprises to move from a wired to a wireless environment," said Christopher W. Weiss, director of technology for Red-M. Red-Alert Capabilities With 24x7 monitoring, Red-Alert helps enterprises protect their corporate data by reclaiming control of the airspace around their networks. Red-Alert: -- Scans multiple Wi-Fi channels while simultaneously monitoring for Bluetooth-enabled devices; -- Sends automatic alerts when security breaches occur; -- Distinguishes between the wireless devices and access points belonging to the enterprise, its neighbors and intruders; -- Enables the user to define events of interest; -- Permanently connects to the enterprise network; -- Works with existing network management systems. About Red-M Red-M develops innovative hardware and software products that work together or alone to help organizations safeguard their data in the wireless world, whether they are adopting wireless technology or want to remain wireless free for as long as possible. Red-M's leadership position is recognized by the World Economic Forum which appointed the company a technology pioneer for the second consecutive year in January 2003. Recognition by the business community was achieved at VARVision Spring 2003 when Red-M won Best Networking Software and Best Channel Strategy. Red-M is backed by three of the world's leading venture capital firms: Amadeus, Apax and Intel. Visit us at www.red-m.com